Hi Guys,
I have some major updates.
Mandy is doing fantastic! She is gaining weight steadily now, and is up to 11 pounds. She is starting to look around, and pay attention to the things going on around her. A couple of days ago, I was watching the Occupational Therapist working with her. She was sitting in a little chair, just slightly propped up. She was holding her head up and playing with a toy that played music and vibrated. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about everything that Teresa, Mandy and I have gone through over the last 10 months. It has been an incredible journey and its just beginning. Mandy has surprised us over and over again. She is truly amazing! God has uniquely created her and despite her challenges she will fulfill the plan that he has set up for her. We just have to raise her up according to the scriptures and know by faith that she will not depart from it.
But alas I digress…..
Mandy has seen several doctors since my last post, including her Cardiologist, Pediatrician and a plastic surgeon who will hopefully fix her cleft palate. The cardiologist is very happy with her progress. The last set of echograms look really good. There is another hole in her heart, but he is hoping that it will close on its own.
Her pediatrician is pleased as well, with her weight gain and progress.
The plastic surgeon was concerned about her size and her “failure to thrive” She wants to see how she develops and will follow up in about 6 months.
Finally Mandy’s surgery has been postponed until the middle of November. They are going to put tubes in her ears and check her hearing again under sedation. Ill let you know when it is, once they finalize the scheduling.
Thank you for all the prayers. God is truly amazing and never lets us down!
Love In Christ
Michael and Teresa Blaes
PS I have been asked several times to share the back-story behind Mandy’s story, and am starting to work on it. Ill post it as I finish it.
PSS. Please share your thoughts by clicking the comment link below.
What a wonderful way to start my Monday. Thanks for the great news and beautiful picture!
The light of God surrounds you
the love of God enfolds you
the power of God protects you
the presence of God watches over you
wherever you are God is
and all is well.
Great picture Mike! I’ll keep in touch. I’m expecting to hear great things from Mandy.
hay mike she’s looking just like you and everything will work out
love and miss you all God bless you guy’s
Hi Mike & Teresa,
I know it’s a longshot and I don’t know if Mandy still has the emesis problem but Kelli’s baby threw up constantly and they couldn’t figure out what was causing it. After four attempts to get them to give him an ultra sound, low & behold they discovered that he had puiloricstynosis. They operated and Hunter is doing just great now.
Mandy is healed already…just waiting for the full impact. That’s why Jesus took all those stripes. You and Teresa take care. Love and miss!
I’m thrilled to see Mandy sitting up! She’s precious. I miss all three of you.
Much love,
Kay
Got the picture. Proud grandad and Grandmom loves showing off
their granddaughter
Love
Dad
Saw your youtube vids. Your little Mandy girl is so precious. May God shine favor upon her & you all. Thank you for sharing & encouraging others by doing so.
Hi,
Just listened to your message on the daily audio bible this morning. I logged on to your site and read through, it’s amazing to see God’s hand on Mandy & your family. I had an OP yesterday morning and I pray that we all continue to see “the healing” of God in our lives everyday. I’ll be praying & for Teresa’s knee too.
God Bless,
Ruky
Bedford, England.
I heard your message from the 6th on DAB and just the brief update you gave on Mandy sounded alot like what we have gone through with my son, Lucas. He has failure to thrive and we constantly struggle with his weight. He currently has a feeding tube. another thing was the tubes in the ears. he had that too. 🙂 he was moderately to severly deaf until he got tubes not he can hear. praise God for you and your family and little mandy and thanks for sharing and I will check out her site.
God bless.
Kim